Companies Terminals/drop Yards
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Do keep end mind, google maps isn't 100% and neither are the company websites. Just because you don't see it on their site, doesn't mean they don't have anything. I know when I drove for swift, their Spokane yard wasn't search able on google for some time. Never gave an address and always defaulted to the Sumner terminal. The employee website never listed it either
When I was with GTI, their site never listed the KC drop yard.
It's possible they may have something, but it's not super spectacular. Call a recruiter and see what they say. They can look it up on their system.
I just used google maps because they have a way to estimate miles and driving time. I had no clue how far away I am from Columbus but I have no issues driving my personal vehicle 8 hours round trip to pull a 7 on 7 off. I thought it was ridiculous they would list an OTR job and then tell you that essentially it is too far for you to drive.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Do keep end mind, google maps isn't 100% and neither are the company websites. Just because you don't see it on their site, doesn't mean they don't have anything. I know when I drove for swift, their Spokane yard wasn't search able on google for some time. Never gave an address and always defaulted to the Sumner terminal. The employee website never listed it either
When I was with GTI, their site never listed the KC drop yard.
It's possible they may have something, but it's not super spectacular. Call a recruiter and see what they say. They can look it up on their system.
I just used google maps because they have a way to estimate miles and driving time. I had no clue how far away I am from Columbus but I have no issues driving my personal vehicle 8 hours round trip to pull a 7 on 7 off. I thought it was ridiculous they would list an OTR job and then tell you that essentially it is too far for you to drive.
I live three hours from the Dayton yard and I operate out of it for the 14/7
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
That put things in perspective...lol Although it makes me think your own personal vehicle better be in good shape to do the long road between home and the yard. :)
That put things in perspective...lol Although it makes me think your own personal vehicle better be in good shape to do the long road between home and the yard. :)
Nonsense m, I got an old 70 beetle that did an 18000mile trip. Santa Rosa CA to KC, MO. :)
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A lady in another thread said they have a small one in Springfield...20 minutes away in the city. :)